We’re fans of the Colorado based singer-songwriter, Gregory Alan Isakov. On “Second Chances” he sings, “If it weren’t for second chances we’d all be alone.” Seems like a good track for Holy Week. Come to church this week, even if you’re at your lowest, or haven’t been in a long time. We all need mercy. We all need community. Church isn’t for perfect people who’ve got their act together, it’s for us. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, seeking out his lost sheep, even when we’re afraid we’ve wandered off for good. Listen to “Second Chances” after the jump:

Many Catholics keep their palms from Palm Sunday as a sacramental in their home. Some weave them into crosses. After a year the palms are returned to the church to be burned for ashes on Ash Wednesday. Want to make a simple palm cross? Learn how after the jump:

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